Cats as well as dogs should be leashed in Burlington

In reference to the topic of off-leash dogs in the playground (Post, May 9), I agree that all dogs should be kept or a leash while outside the home, but I would like to bring up the subject of cats.

Why do people think it’s OK to let their cats out to wander around the neighbourhood? Several times I have come outside and seen cats sitting comfortably on the hood of my car. As soon as they see me they take off, leaving lovely scratch marks on my paint job. How about the joys of walking out and finding a half-eaten bird on your driveway or little piles of cat feces on your lawn? Or the screeching you hear at night as two cats are fighting (or other activities)?

If dogs must be leashed then cats should be as well.

You may love your cat and well you should, but I don’t want a cat and I certainly don’t want yours. Keep it on a leash or like most responsible cat owners keep it inside.
John Wright, Burlington